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PowerShelter Kit II
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| Installation in
walk-in shed (up to 15,000 watt generators) |
Installation in
Suncast BMS2500 & BMS3400 garden sheds (7,999 watt generators maximum) |
Suncast BMS4700 shed (15,000 Watt generators maximum) | |||||||||
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Generator Enclosure Kit
Converts most metal walk-in garden sheds
into an enclosure for your portable generator.
Works with Suncast model BMS2500 storage shed
available from Lowes and BMS3400 from Home
Depot.
Also works with larger BMS4700 shed. Buy our kit if you will obtain
shed locally or from online retailers.
Or buy our assembled version which includes the shed.
The PowerShelter™ Kit II is designed to convert most metal walk-in type garden sheds so they can house your portable generator outdoors for both storage and operation. This kit also worked with the now discontinued Suncast GS2000 series shed.
Design Features
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Storing your generator in this shelter frees up storage space in your garage, shed or basement for other uses |
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PowerShelter™ Kit II comes with detailed assembly instructions. After you purchase the shed locally, the installation of the kit takes a few hours. The major installation steps are:
Select proper location of generator and vents in shed.
Select method for routing power cable out of shed.
Cut two square vent holes in shed walls (if possible before assembling shed).
Install outlet shutter fan.
Install intake shutter and motor operator.
Route and connect all power wiring.
Install high temperature cutout on generator and test for proper operation.
Mount exhaust deflector or exhaust adaptor.
Test generator along with fan and intake damper.
Technical Details
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non-walk-in Sheds (and BMS2500, BMS3400) |
Large Walk-in Sheds | Large
non-walk-in Sheds (and BMS4700) |
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Generator ratings |
up to 7kW | up to 7kW | 8-15kW | 8-15kW |
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Exhaust Fan Rating |
1/10 hp | 1/10 hp | 1/3 hp | 1/3 hp |
| Exhaust Fan Shutter Size (nominal)* |
16" square | 16" square | 20" square | 20" square |
| Intake Shutter Size (nominal)* |
20" square | 24" square | 30" square | 30" square |
| Approx Rated Air Flow (cfm@ 0" SP) |
2,900 | 2,900 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Fan/Solenoid Amps @ 120V | 1.0 / 0.26 | 1.0 / 0.26 | 3.5 / 0.26 | 3.5 / 0.26 |
| Power Required (VA)** | 150 | 150 | 450 | 450 |
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CO Monitor Included? |
no | yes | yes | no |
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** Power
requirements for fan motor plus solenoid operator on intake shutter.
Derate generator Wattage by this figure. |
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DISCLAIMER
We have designed this kit with safety in mind. However,
whenever fuel is used to operate an engine generator there is always a risk due to fire,
exhaust gases and electric shock. This kit will not eliminate those
risks. If a fire develops, metal sheds will not contribute to the spread
of the fire but sheds made of flammable materials could feed a fire.
Therefore we recommend the use of sheds made of non-flammable materials.
WARNING -- failure to
follow the directions for construction and use of this product can cause serious injury to
persons and property. Read all directions fully before attempting to modify your
shed and use only as directed. We DO NOT recommend that this
kit be installed in any space that is part of a dwelling or attached to a
dwelling.
LOCATION
If you need to prepare the mounting pad before delivery contact us for a pad layout
and locate the pad as follows:
* within easy wiring distance to your transfer switch
* away from bedrooms and other rooms where engine noise could be annoying
* at least 5 feet from any building opening such as windows, doors,
vents, soffit vents, etc.
* at least 5 feet from structures having combustible walls
* at least 5 feet from combustible material
* at least 5 feet clearance to any overhead structure, overhang, or tree
* not under a deck
* where exhaust cannot accumulate in any nearby occupied area
* allows space to open front door and to move generator in and out
* meets any additional requirements of your local codes and Fire Marshal
SHED PURCHASE SUGGESTIONS:
Metal garden sheds can be purchased locally at many home centers such as Lowes. Costs
start at about $230.00. The Suncast BMS2500 storage shed can be purchased at Lowes.
The similar Suncast BMS3400 can be purchased at Home
Depot. But these are limited to generator sizes up to 7999 watts.
Note also that the Suncast sheds are made of plastic resin and will burn
if exposed to fire. And even though they have provision for a padlock they
are not very theft resistant. A determined thief during a power outage
could break into the shed and steal the generator.
TRANSFER SWITCH & PANEL SUGGESTIONS:
If you do not already have a transfer switch or panel you may click
here to order one from our wide selection. You will also need to obtain any
necessary building wire and a junction box locally if you wish to hard wire from the
transfer switch to the PowerShelter. We also sell panel interlock kits here.
PORTABLE GENERATOR SUGGESTIONS:
If you do not already have a portable generator, view our selection online by
clicking here.
PowerShelter KIT II for converting Shed that you obtain locally
Item Number: PSK2
Price: $399
Price last updated 10/28/2017
Shipping Weight: 70 lbs.
This item normally ships in approximately 1-2 weeks or less.
PowerShelter II fully assembled with BMS2500 or BMS4700 shed included
Item Number: PSK2ASSEM
Price: $769
Price last updated 10/18/2018
Shipping Weight: 140 lbs.
This item normally ships in approximately 2 weeks or less.
Suncast BMS2500 and BMS3400 storage sheds are limited to approximately 7999 watts. Higher capacity generators require a larger fan and intake shutter and can be installed in the BMS4700. NoOutage assumes no responsibility for results when exceeding this recommendation in these or similar sheds.
Shed size is requested so we can provide the proper length intake shutter wiring.
Optional second screen guard can be installed sandwiched between fan and outlet shutter to prevent little hands from reaching in through the open shutter when the fan is running. This option is available factory installed, or user can follow the included instructions to purchase the screen locally and sandwich it between the fan and shutter. (Installing the screen requires cutting the screen to size, folding an offset in it, drilling out four rivets to separate the shutter from fan, and riveting the two pieces back together with the screen sandwiched between them.)
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